Automation index
How much of a Aircraft mechanic’s job can AI already do?
A manual and a maintenance log come earlier. Signing an aircraft so it flies whole do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Aircraft mechanic
23%
AI can already do 23% of this job.
#303 / 633
View rankingAircraft mechanic
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Read the manual, bulletins and the work order.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Inspect, strip, adjust and refit systems.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 12% | +2.6 |
Diagnosis, parts and functional tests.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Logs, CRS and traceability of the job.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Hangar, line and coordination with crew and ops.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Licence, stamp and airworthiness liability.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 10% | +1.4 |
| Total | 100% | 23% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- maintain aircraft
- inspect airframes
- replace components
- sign CRS
- aircraft diagnosis
- functional tests
- read service bulletins
- airworthiness
Sources for this job· O*NET 49-3011.00· ESCO/ISCO 7232
IS WORK OVER?
Quality engineer
29%
#63 / 633
View rankingQuality engineer
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
FMEA, control plan and the limits.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 48% | +8.6 |
8D, claims and the supplier.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Audit, IATF and the awkward finding.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
The line, the defect and stop or not.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
APQP, PPAP and the customer launch.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Release with judgement, and not hiding the PPM.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 14% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 28% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- FMEA
- 8D
- control plan
- IATF
- PPAP
- APQP
- supplier claims
- release batches
Sources for this job· O*NET 17-2112.00· ESCO/ISCO 2141